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December 2, 2016

Title: Is College Debt Avoidable?
Topic: College Preparedness

Discussed by George Leef
with John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy (www.popecenter.org)

Part 1 of 2

Too many young adults are thrust into college not knowing enough about the “real world”. The outrageous cost of college is one thing we all know about. But what about credit cards? Are college students blind to the consequences of racking up high credit card debt?

New guest, George Leef, is the Director of Research for the John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy. Listen in to the next two segments as George offers some insight as to why college students seem to rack up so much debt, as well as some solutions to avoid financial agony for years to come.

To read George Leef’s article on this issue, and for more information, click here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When the bills come due after they are no longer in college, will their apartments offer them a safe space from Bruno the Bill Collector?

Do institutions of higher education really have the best interest of the student at heart?

Should colleges and universities offer more financial counseling before students make bad borrowing decisions?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Is College Debt Avoidable?
Topic: College Preparedness

Discussed by George Leef
with John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy (www.popecenter.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Betsy Mayotte, Director of Consumer Outreach at the non-profit organization American
Student Assistance  says, “The government and universities aren’t allowed to say you can’t borrow money because they think it’s too much.” Why can’t financial aid counselors tell students “no”?

What are sociology, feminine studies, and organic farmers doing now to make a living? Are they raking in the big bucks or working minimum wage jobs?

Is college the right path for everyone?

Is there a great need for more plumbers and electricians (who make a lot more money than a coffee barista)?

Should parents schedule a meeting over Christmas break with their high school or college student to review time management, grades, part-time jobs, and college loans?

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